PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Ortega (ranked 4305 p4p, 0 weight class) and Third Test (ranked 8461 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Ortega
vs
Test

181 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Third Test!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test checks the leg kick nicely there.
Test with the counter takedown but Ortega avoids it easily.

Test clinches with his opponent.
Test jumps guard but Ortega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ortega definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Test pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Test fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Test moves away.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Test moves away.
And Test tries to counter it with a takedown but Ortega pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ortega with a hook.
Ortega scores with a nice head shot.
Ortega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Test.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Test swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortega lands with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortega.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Test takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Ortega.
Ortega lands with a hook. Test tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Test shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandon Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Third Test.
Test takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Test tries for a takedown but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Test fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Test shoots in but no luck this time.

Ortega instigates a clinch.
Ortega tries to stall but Test uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Test.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Test is trying to pull guard but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
Test has Ortega pressed against the cage.
Test can't get the takedown.
Ortega can't break the clinch.
Test tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Test is struggling to control the position.
Ortega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Test breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Test swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Test has time to react.
Ortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Test circles away.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Test leaves Ortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Ortega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Test doesn't seem phased though.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortega scores with a sloppy right hand. Test should have avoided that one.
Ortega slaps away a takedown attempt from Test, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ortega lands the left hand.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Test.
Ortega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega dips to his left and cracks Test with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega tests Test's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortega misses with a wild combination.
Test fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortega avoids it really well and circles away.
Test is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortega.
Test is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortega.
Test with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Test looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
Test swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Test takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Test's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Test scrambles back to his feet.

Test is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Ortega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ortega scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Test throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Test doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortega tries to bum rush Test with a series of wild strikes but Test uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortega, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Test enables Ortega to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Test manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Test utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Test keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega throwing strikes but missing.

Ortega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Test really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortega postures up in Test's guard and throws a big left but Test blocks it.

Test looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ortega has picked Test up and slammed him! Test can't keep hold of the triangle and Ortega manages to pass to side control!
Ortega postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Test dodges the ground and pound from Ortega.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Test can do to turn this around?

Ortega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Test keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Ortega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Test has escaped the position, nice work there.
Test tries to bench press Ortega off him but Ortega keeps the position.
Ortega has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Test can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortega misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ortega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega prevents Test from getting the reversal.
Ortega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Test is looking to improve his position but Ortega isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortega throwing strikes here but Test is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ortega throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Test is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Test is squirming around, avoiding Ortega's attempts to control the action.
Test blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Test is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ortega throws some wild stikes that Test manages to avoid easily.
Ortega looking to control but Test is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Test is squirming around, avoiding Ortega's attempts to control the action.
Ortega throws some wild stikes that Test manages to avoid easily.
Test wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ortega.

Ortega working for a submission but Test is keeping him at bay.

Test defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ortega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ortega wants to finish this one by submission but Test is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ortega.
Test is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Ortega dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Test needs to keep his hands up - Ortega had a free shot at his head there.
Ortega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a punch to the head.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Test keeps it at a distance.
Ortega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ortega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Test closes the distance but Ortega moves to the side
and Ortega counters with a series of strikes. Test will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega scores with a hook.
Test tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ortega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Test somewhat.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Test has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good shot there by Ortega.

Test moves into the clinch.
Ortega is trying to push Test away but Test has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Test jumps guard but Ortega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Test avoiding damage.
Test blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Test stalling in the clinch.
Test tries to pull guard but Ortega holds him up against the cage and eventually Test drops back down to his feet.
Brandon Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Third Test.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortega up against the cage.

Test breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Test takes one to the chin there.
Ortega scores with a hook.
Brandon Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Test leaves Ortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ortega leaves Test with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Ortega closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Test's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Test keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Test avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Test trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Test is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.

Ortega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Test is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.
Test is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Test is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Test manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Test's guard.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses.
Third Test has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Test throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortega, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Ortega!